Natural treatments can’t always replace standard medical treatments, nor should they. If your veterinarian suggests your dog requires antibiotics to recover, chances are you should listen to them. That said, you can use natural supplements to help offset or treat the negative side effects of antibiotics, while supporting your best friend’s digestive system, immune system,…
By Courtney Price, VMBS Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University | Vet Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, October 2, 2025 — From microplastics to heavy metals and forever chemicals, people are more aware than ever of the potential dangers lurking in food, water, and household items. But thanks to researchers at the Texas A&M College of…
Scientific studies are often lacking for natural supplements, leaving us with anecdotal evidence and little else. The health benefits of coconut Oil, however, have been studied quite extensively. We understand that proof at the scientific level is important to pet parents, as they try to navigate the natural health minefield. To that end, we searched…
Study Highlights & Clarification: The purpose of the following study was to evaluate the correlation among plasma, skeletal and cardiac muscle carnitine and taurine and whole blood taurine, and determine the effect of diet.
Have you ever been in peak condition? Or met someone who practically glowed with perfect health? That glow is vitality. They look good, they feel good, and their mind is as sharp as a kitten’s claw.
By Nicole Etolen Obesity can cause problems for any dog breed, but it’s particularly problematic for the dachshund. The iconic breed is well-known and beloved for its long body and short legs. Unfortunately, that same trademark frame can lead to painful- and potentially fatal- problems when it carries around too much excess weight. Take a…
Is your aging dog showing signs of senility? It could be Canine Cognitive Disorder/Dysfunction, a medical condition resulting in the deterioration of brain function.
It may come as a surprise to you that some herbs that are good for humans, are bad for pets. Not only that, but there are herbs that are safe for some types of pets, yet are toxic to others. For example, Horsetail is toxic to horses, ironically enough. It helps dogs in several ways,…
Oyster shell is primarily calcium carbonate. It’s often crushed for use in bird food & chicken feed as calcium-rich grit. It aids digestion and contributes to egg health. Crushed oyster shell is also used in aquariums to stabilize and increase pH. This environmentally friendly, natural solution puts to good use what would otherwise be a…
Cancer is all too common in dogs and it’s the leading cause of their death. By some estimates, there’s a one in three chance your dog will be diagnosed with cancer. Some types are more common than others. That makes cancer prevention as important to them as it is to humans.
